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State Schools Chief on His New Blueprint for California Schools

Michael Krasny
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 (Courtesy Tom Torlakson)

State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Torlakson joins us to talk about his new road map for educating California’s kids. The four-year plan is an updated version of his 2011 blueprint, and focuses on teacher shortages and hastens the state’s move toward Common Core standards.

Guests:

Tom Torlakson, state superintendent of public instruction, California Department of Education

Lorraine Dechter, news producer, KZYX in Mendocino; covering Rocky Fire

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